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Ariel was in high spirits as she strolled around the market with her two little nieces and her brother-in-law, evidently relishing having the opportunity to enjoy some quality time with her family.

The 15-year-old starlet assumed control of the pushchair, and no doubt delighted her relatives by treating the whole group to tasty snow cones.

How convenient: The 15-year-old actress seemed to be having a whale of a time as she larked around in her nieces' pushchair, and looked thrilled at having located a convenient place to rest her legs

Family fun: Ariel was in high spirits as she strolled around the market with her two little nieces and her brother-in-law, evidently relishing having the opportunity to enjoy some quality time with her relatives

Slurping away happily, the young actress looked the picture of contentment as she enjoyed a low-key afternoon in the sunshine.

It was a welcome break for Ariel, who spent last week promoting the latest series of Modern Family at the USA Network's Upfronts event in New York City.

The star is currently under the guardianship of her elder sister Shanelle, 34, after she was removed from their parents' care last November.

Tasty treat! The Modern Family star assumed control of the pushchair, and no doubt delighted her nieces by treating the group to tasty snow cones

There were accusations that the young star had been subjected to physical and emotional abuse from her mother Chrisoula Workman and father Glenn.

In March, a judge ruled that Ariel's custody case would be heading to court in October to decide whether her mother is fit to regain custody of her daughter.

Chrisoula is currently forbidden from communicating with her daughter and is said to be planning to bring a dozen witnesses - including Ariel's brother, doctor and stylist - to trial to testify on her behalf.

Yum! Slurping away happily, the young actress looked the picture of contentment as she enjoyed a low-key afternoon in the sunshine